Vandals rally past rival Lindale, 35-31
The third week of the 2021 football season proved to be less than kind to county football programs with Canton, Edgewood, Fruitvale, Grand Saline and Wills Point all coming up short in their respective...
View ArticleLady Vandals earn split
The Van Lady Vandals hit the court twice last week, continuing their preparations for the start of District 14-4A play with matches against both Whitehouse and Paris. Van began its week at home,...
View ArticleSchools compete at Henry Lewis Memorial Invitational
The Canton Running Eagles welcomed runners from across the area to the First Monday parking area Sept. 11 for the annual Henry Lewis Memorial Invitational. Prior to the start of the races, there was a...
View ArticleMayne of Grand Saline wins Football Contest No. 3
With a winning percentage of 78, Bobby Mayne of Grand Saline is the winner of Football Contest No. 3 in the Van Zandt News. Mayne will win $50 in merchandise coupons redeemable at the participating...
View ArticleVandals remain undefeated Sept. 17 after dominaing winless Pittsburg Pirates,...
After an emotional come-from-behind victory over Lindale the previous week, the state-ranked Van Vandals were hoping to avoid a letdown when they traveled to Pittsburg Friday, Sept. 17 to take on the...
View ArticleVandals host winless Center Roughriders for Homecoming Friday, Sept. 24
For the second week in a row, the Van Vandals will be facing an opponent still searching for its initial win of the 2021 season. After taking care of business in a 49-12 domination of the winless...
View ArticleVandals stay hot with 49-12 win
Area football fans likely came away with a sense of déjà vu last week as, for the second consecutive Friday night, county teams went a combined 1-5 overall on the gridiron. Van once again proved to be...
View ArticleWheeler wins Contest No. 4
With a winning percentage of 86, Mike Wheeler of Canton is the winner of Football Contest No. 4 in the Van Zandt News. Wheeler will win $50 in merchandise coupons redeemable at the participating...
View ArticleLady Vandals wrap up non-district
The Van Lady Vandals crossed the final hurdle before the start of District 14-4A play this week, downing the Class 5A Tyler Lady Lions in three sets Sept. 21. The outcome was never much in doubt as Van...
View ArticleRunning Eagles race in Mineola
The Canton Running Eagle ran at the Mineola Nature Preserve Sept. 16, winning first overall in the varsity girls division and fifth overall in the varsity boys division. The girls team finished first...
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